False Statements to Obtain Property or Credit in Miami

Miami Criminal Defense Attorney

Seltzer Law, PA is dedicated to fighting for the rights of those charged with making a false statement to obtain property or credit. Our experience as a former prosecutor enables us to formulate aggressive and sound defense strategies with the goal of having the charges against you either dismissed or reduced.

The crime of "making false statements to obtain property or credit " is charged against people accused of lying or misleading others in order to get a lo an or other credit or property. Individuals may feel that what they are doing is relatively harmless and are unaware that this offense may be prosecuted as a federal crime.

This offense is often charged in cases of mortgage fraud, a crime gaining national attention as the housing market suffers. Mortgage fraud may be charged when you apply for a loan and provide false or misleading information about your income, assets or employment which the financial institution relies on in issuing the mortgage. Credit card fraud and mortgage fraud are taken very seriously in our state and a Miami criminal defense lawyer and former Miami-Dade Cyber Crime Prosecutor from our firm can explain how this relates to your own situation.

Federal Fraud Investigations

There are now specialized federal and state task forces established for the sole purpose of cracking down on mortgage fraud and other types of credit fraud. State penalties in Florida are tougher than ever, with minimum mandatory prison sentences and fines. Our attorneys work to vigorously defend you, regardless of whether you are being charged on a state or federal level. If there was no fraudulent intent on your part or a simple error was made, this can act as an effective defense against these charges.

Allow us the opportunity to discover what actions we can take to help you. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and assist all Florida residents and individuals around the U.S. as well.

For more information, see Florida Statute 817.03: Making false statement to obtain property or credit.

Contact a Miami criminal attorney if you are being questioned by state or federal agents concerning mortgage, credit card or other fraud charges.